About this journey
The average travel time between Paris and Zurich is 5h53 minutes. The quickest route is 4h07 minutes. The first train leaving Paris is at 06:23, the last at 18:15. There is an average of 19 trains a day between Paris and Zurich, leaving approximately every 46 minutes.

The travel time from Paris to Zurich by train is about 4 hours. Trains like the TGV and the TGV Lyria operate on the Paris to Zurich routes. Both trains are high speed and have a restaurant car on board.

Paris Gare de Lyon is a train station located in Paris. It is one of the most important train stations in Paris. Paris Gare de Lyon is well connected to public transportations and is easily accessible. Zuerich HB is a train station located in Zurich. Being one of the major train stations in Zurich, it is served by buses and other public transportations.

For a single return trip from Paris to Zurich, a train ticket is the best value for money. Best prices are available when buying the train ticket well in advance. For extensive train travel, a rail pass including France and Switzerland is a better choice.

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A nice way to relax is to have a jogging in the Bois de Boulogne, a huge park located on the west of Paris.

From Zurich, travellers can take the train to reach other cities and regions of Switzerland.

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PARIS GARE LYON06:23

MULHOUSE VILLE09:28

N°: 6701

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MULHOUSE VILLE10:06

ZUERICH HB11:26

N°: 9203

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11:26

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PARIS GARE LYON07:11

ZUERICH HB11:26

N°: 9203

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PARIS GARE LYON08:11

GENEVE CFF11:27

N°: 9763

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GENEVE CFF11:45

ZUERICH HB14:28

N°: 725

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14:28

06:17

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PARIS GARE LYON09:11

GENEVE CFF12:16

N°: 9765

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GENEVE CFF12:45

ZUERICH HB15:28

N°: 727

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15:28

06:17

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PARIS GARE LYON10:19

ZUERICH HB14:26

N°: 9211

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PARIS GARE LYON10:19

BASEL SBB13:26

N°: 9211

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BASEL SBB15:33

ZUERICH HB16:26

N°: 9213

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10:19

16:26

06:07

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PARIS GARE LYON11:11

GENEVE CFF14:16

N°: 9769

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GENEVE CFF14:45

ZUERICH HB17:28

N°: 731

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17:28

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PARIS GARE LYON11:23

MULHOUSE VILLE14:26

N°: 6703

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MULHOUSE VILLE15:06

ZUERICH HB16:26

N°: 9213

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11:23

16:26

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PARIS GARE LYON11:57

ZUERICH HB16:26

N°: 9213

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PARIS GARE LYON11:57

BASEL SBB15:26

N°: 9213

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BASEL SBB17:36

ZUERICH HB18:35

N°: 9215

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11:57

18:35

06:38

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PARIS GARE LYON12:11

GENEVE CFF15:27

N°: 9773

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GENEVE CFF15:45

ZUERICH HB18:28

N°: 735

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06:17

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PARIS GARE LYON13:59

ZUERICH HB18:35

N°: 9215

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PARIS GARE LYON13:59

BASEL SBB17:26

N°: 9215

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BASEL SBB19:33

ZUERICH HB20:26

N°: 9219

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13:59

20:26

06:27

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PARIS GARE LYON14:15

ZUERICH HB18:35

N°: 9215

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PARIS GARE LYON14:15

BASEL SBB17:26

N°: 9215

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BASEL SBB19:33

ZUERICH HB20:26

N°: 9219

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20:26

06:11

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PARIS GARE LYON15:11

GENEVE CFF18:16

N°: 9775

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GENEVE CFF18:45

ZUERICH HB21:28

N°: 741

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21:28

06:17

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PARIS GARE LYON15:11

GENEVE CFF18:16

N°: 9775

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GENEVE CFF19:45

ZUERICH HB22:31

N°: 743

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22:31

07:20

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PARIS GARE LYON15:11

GENEVE CFF18:16

N°: 9775

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GENEVE CFF20:45

ZUERICH HB23:31

N°: 745

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23:31

08:20

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PARIS GARE LYON15:57

ZUERICH HB20:26

N°: 9219

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PARIS GARE LYON15:57

BASEL SBB19:26

N°: 9219

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BASEL SBB21:33

ZUERICH HB22:26

N°: 9223

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15:57

22:26

06:29

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PARIS GARE LYON16:11

GENEVE CFF19:27

N°: 9777

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GENEVE CFF19:45

ZUERICH HB22:31

N°: 743

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22:31

06:20

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PARIS GARE LYON16:11

GENEVE CFF19:27

N°: 9777

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GENEVE CFF20:45

ZUERICH HB23:31

N°: 745

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23:31

07:20

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PARIS GARE LYON16:11

GENEVE CFF19:27

N°: 9777

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GENEVE CFF21:45

ZUERICH HB00:33

N°: 747

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00:33

08:22

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PARIS GARE LYON17:11

MULHOUSE VILLE20:17

N°: 9589

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MULHOUSE VILLE21:06

ZUERICH HB22:26

N°: 9223

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22:26

05:15

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PARIS GARE LYON18:11

GENEVE CFF21:27

N°: 9781

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GENEVE CFF21:45

ZUERICH HB00:33

N°: 747

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18:11

00:33

06:22

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PARIS GARE LYON18:15

ZUERICH HB22:26

N°: 9223

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22:26

04:11

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ZUERICH HB05:21

GENEVE CFF08:15

N°: 706

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GENEVE CFF08:29

PARIS GARE LYON11:52

N°: 9766

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05:21

11:52

06:31

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ZUERICH HB07:34

PARIS GARE LYON11:37

N°: 9206

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07:34

11:37

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ZUERICH HB07:34

BASEL SBB08:27

N°: 9206

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BASEL SBB10:34

PARIS GARE LYON13:45

N°: 9210

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07:34

13:45

06:11

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ZUERICH HB07:34

MULHOUSE VILLE08:53

N°: 9206

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MULHOUSE VILLE09:14

PARIS GARE LYON12:37

N°: 6704

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07:34

12:37

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ZUERICH HB07:34

PARIS GARE LYON11:45

N°: 9206

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07:34

11:45

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ZUERICH HB09:34

PARIS GARE LYON13:45

N°: 9210

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09:34

13:45

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ZUERICH HB09:34

MULHOUSE VILLE10:53

N°: 9210

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MULHOUSE VILLE12:56

PARIS GARE LYON15:45

N°: 9218

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09:34

15:45

06:11

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ZUERICH HB10:32

GENEVE CFF13:15

N°: 718

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GENEVE CFF13:42

PARIS GARE LYON16:52

N°: 9772

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10:32

16:52

06:20

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ZUERICH HB11:34

PARIS GARE LYON15:45

N°: 9218

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11:34

15:45

04:11

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ZUERICH HB11:34

MULHOUSE VILLE12:53

N°: 9218

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MULHOUSE VILLE14:56

PARIS GARE LYON17:45

N°: 9222

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11:34

17:45

06:11

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ZUERICH HB13:34

PARIS GARE LYON17:45

N°: 9222

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ZUERICH HB13:34

BASEL SBB14:27

N°: 9222

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BASEL SBB16:34

PARIS GARE LYON19:45

N°: 9226

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13:34

19:45

06:11

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ZUERICH HB13:34

MULHOUSE VILLE14:53

N°: 9222

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MULHOUSE VILLE15:28

PARIS GARE LYON18:37

N°: 6706

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13:34

18:37

05:03

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ZUERICH HB13:34

MULHOUSE VILLE14:53

N°: 9222

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MULHOUSE VILLE16:56

PARIS GARE LYON19:57

N°: 9226

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13:34

19:57

06:23

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ZUERICH HB13:34

BASEL SBB14:27

N°: 9222

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BASEL SBB16:10

PARIS GARE LYON19:37

N°: 9226

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13:34

19:37

06:03

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ZUERICH HB14:32

GENEVE CFF17:15

N°: 726

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GENEVE CFF17:42

PARIS GARE LYON20:52

N°: 9776

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14:32

20:52

06:20

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ZUERICH HB15:00

PARIS GARE LYON19:37

N°: 9226

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19:37

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ZUERICH HB15:00

MULHOUSE VILLE16:32

N°: 9226

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MULHOUSE VILLE17:29

PARIS GARE LYON20:37

N°: 6708

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15:00

20:37

05:37

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ZUERICH HB15:00

MULHOUSE VILLE16:32

N°: 9226

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MULHOUSE VILLE18:59

PARIS GARE LYON21:45

N°: 9230

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21:45

06:45

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ZUERICH HB15:34

PARIS GARE LYON19:45

N°: 9226

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15:34

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04:11

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ZUERICH HB15:34

BASEL SBB16:27

N°: 9226

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BASEL SBB18:34

PARIS GARE LYON21:45

N°: 9230

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15:34

21:45

06:11

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ZUERICH HB15:34

MULHOUSE VILLE16:53

N°: 9226

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MULHOUSE VILLE17:39

PARIS GARE LYON20:39

N°: 6708

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15:34

20:39

05:05

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ZUERICH HB15:34

PARIS GARE LYON19:57

N°: 9226

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15:34

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ZUERICH HB17:27

PARIS GARE LYON21:45

N°: 9230

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Reviews & ratings

Overall appreciation

Memorable TGV trip | . | 6 September 2018
"Our trip from Paris to Zuerich was really very good. My children loved it so much that they want to travel only on trains when ever they travel within Europe. Train was clean and tidy. Hassle free. We were bit disappointed with your Bar. There is nothing to eat for children. Just improve this area. Bye, Rajasekhar Reddy
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Slightly disappointed | . | 6 September 2018
"I travelled in TGV lyria for the second time in 3 years. The first time was in 2010 with my wife and children and we travelled from Rome to Florence and later from Florence to Venice. Though trains are still as punctual, the upholstry is now a little worn and the train looked more untidy. The W/C close to our seats was full and overflowing and on the way back dirty. The staff however was extremely helpful and courtious. All in all the experience wasnt quite upto the standards I had come to expect from my last trip.
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missed train | . | 6 September 2018
"We originally had 14 minutes in Zurich to change trains and go on to Vienna. Unfortunately the Paris to Zurich train was 6 minutes late, which meant we missed our connection. and had to wait 4 hours for the next train. This meant we were travelling in the dark for quite some time. The reason we were travelling by train was to see the countryside. This didn't happen. I would suggest that it would be a good idea when issuing tickets to give a map of the station, This would help when trains are late and one has to hurry to find the correct platform .
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Euro Trevel | . | 6 September 2018
"It was really a wonderful experience to travel by train with beautiful scenes around the area. Great experience. I recommend the train travel in europe but with less luggage.
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Paris to Zurich by TGV | . | 6 September 2018
"Beats flying. Train was clean, comfortable and convenient. Centre of city to centre of city, and you only need to be there 1/2 hour before departure. Had my ticket within a few days of booking. Was easy to book on-line.
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I expected better | . | 6 September 2018
"Having been on the train networks in Germany
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Awesome | . | 6 September 2018
"Very nice and comfortable travel for myself and my family. It was a pleasant experience and I will definitely come back for more. Thank you, Milind
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An excellent ride | Gajanan w. | 6 September 2018
"I travelled with my family (wife and daughter) from Paris to Zurich. The entire journey was excellent. The train left exactly on time and arrived on time too. The ride was extremely comfortable even at speeds in excess of 300kph. The seats were comfortable with enough leg space (we occupied 3 of the 4 semi-enclosed seats). There was also adequate space to store our 3 pieces of luggage. The toilets were clean as well. The train officials were very courteous.
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Great Trip | Ricardo c. | 6 September 2018
"Buying the e-tickets was super easy and couldn't find any better rates than the ones I bought here. I arrived from Costa Rica into Paris at 6am, took the Air France direct bus to Gare de Lyon at 7.30 am and then the TGV Lyria an hour later, which departed on the second ! The seats were very comfortable, clean, and super modern. The lunch service was very good, which included entrée, main dish, salad, wine, cheese, and desert
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Within EXpectations | Wee Hoe w. | 6 September 2018
"Preferred mode to air travel between Lausanne and Paris. Breakfast on-board was a nice surprise and it was good. No Wi-Fi, though read somewhere it was available. Seats were really comfy and the ride was quiet. All in, satisfaction for the price paid.
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Fantastic Train Journey | J k. | 6 September 2018
"I travelled with my family from Paris to Zurich on May 01, 2013 by TGV Lyria. It was a fantastic experience. My only suggestion is that the facility for booking through Net Banking should also be made available. I booked my hotels through net banking. - Ashok Das, Duliajan, Assam, India.
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Wifi Connection | Gina Ch. a. | 6 September 2018
"It's a pity there was no wifi connection. It should be on every class of the trip
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Superb ride | Rahul s. | 6 September 2018
"It was my second ride on the same train TGV Lyria from Zurich to Paris after 3 years. It was as smooth and convenient as the previous one. World class with no suggestions possible. Fast, fascinating and fantastic.
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